How do I enable DreamShield?

Overview

DreamHost offers a paid security service that you can enable through the panel, which allows you to scan your website for malware. Here are the details:

DreamShield (formerly called Malware Remover service) is an add-on that you can use on any domain (or subdomain) you like to ensure it is free of malicious code that could potentially compromise sensitive information.

When you add DreamShield, it immediately runs a scan on your site, and will automatically scan it on a weekly basis after that.

You are notified via email if DreamShield finds any issues. Your panel also displays this information.

If the site is clean, your panel shows this information. An email is also sent that lets you know your site is clean.

The following describes how to add (or remove) DreamShield to a domain using your DreamHost panel.

Adding DreamShield to your domain (or subdomain)

You can only install DreamShield on a single domain or single subdomain. If you wish to install it on both 'example.com' and 'blog.example.com', you must add a separate DreamShield service to each domain.

Removing DreamShield

If so, click to reveal what software is outdated. It's highly recommended to always run the most up to date software to ensure your site is safe and secure. Once you update your site's software, the 'Site Clean' link will appear again.

Click the Edit DreamShield settings link.

Click the red Disable DreamShield button for your domain to deactivate the service.

What do I do if DreamShield finds any issues with my website?

When DreamShield completes a scan of your website, an email is sent to you with the results, and includes any issues that are found. The email also provides appropriate next steps to take (including links) in order to correct any intrusions or other threats.

Here are a few links to popular articles to help you address any issues in the event that DreamShield detects any problems on your website: